Upcoming & Annual Events in Buffalo
Buffalo loves a good party. And good food. And being outside. We love traditions, parades and annual events – the days that bring together locals, homesick ex-pats and hip visitors who have picked up on Buffalo’s fun-loving vibe. Now it’s your turn to party like a local. Plan your trip around one of Buffalo’s signature events.
Things to Do Today in Buffalo
In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
More ExperiencesBuffalo Signature Events
Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.
See all of Buffalo’s signature eventsThings to Do This Weekend in Buffalo
There’s nothing Buffalo loves more than a fun way to wrap up the work week — so get out this weekend and join the fun!
More ExperiencesBuffalo Jazz Collective, Billie Holiday and Lester Young
03/07
West Falls Center for the Arts
The Buffalo Jazz Collective is back, celebrating the music ofBillie Holiday and Lester Young! Alex McArthur – voiceElliot Scozzaro -…
DetailsElvis Costello and Steve Nieve in Concert
03/07
Center for the Arts
Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve join forces, playing selections from a songbook that is 50 years long and twice as…
DetailsTina Symphonic: The Music of Tina Turner
03/07
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
The BPO honors the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner, in a spectacular tribute concert showcasing her unforgettable hits.…
DetailsArt of Jazz 2025: Joe Alterman
03/09
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
For more than two decades, the Art of Jazz series has been recognized as one of the premier jazz events…
DetailsSuzanne Vega
03/10
Babeville
Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the…
DetailsUB Distinguished Speakers Series – Damar Hamlin
03/13
Center for the Arts
$35-$55
Damar Hamlin is an American football safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He played college football…
DetailsTophouse with The Wildwoods
03/14
Babeville
Folk? Bluegrass? Rock? Irish? Pop?A lot of people ask us what genre we are. The truth is, we don’t know.…
DetailsThe Informer
03/15 – 03/29
American Repertory Theatre of WNY
The Informer Adaptation of Liam O’Flaherty’s novel Written & Directed by Matthew LaChiusa Featuring Trevor Dugan, Juli Grygier, Anthony Grande,…
DetailsDirty Dancing in Concert
03/16
Shea’s Buffalo
Have the time of your life! The film with live band and singers!
DetailsBABEL: Cheryl Strayed
03/20
Kleinhans Music Hall
CHERYL STRAYED is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific…
DetailsSanctuary City
03/21 – 04/06
Kavinoky Theatre
A girl, a boy, and a fire escape sounds like the start of many conventional love stories, but Sanctuary City…
DetailsMary J. Blige – For My Fans Tour
03/22
KeyBank Center
Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated, “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige announced her 2025 “The For My Fans…
DetailsExperience Hendrix 2025 Tour
03/23
Kleinhans Music Hall
Celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix during the 2025 Experience Hendrix Tour. Featuring an all-star line-up, performances will…
DetailsDial M for Murder
03/27 – 04/13
Shea’s 710 Theatre
A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of the classic suspense thriller…
DetailsBuffalo Motorama 2025
03/28 – 03/30
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
$13-$15
The Buffalo Motorama Car and Motorcycle Show is back bigger and better than ever. This premier indoor event will be…
DetailsChess – the Musical
03/28 – 04/13
Lancaster Opera House
$25-$45
Based on an idea by the lyricist of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita, and…
DetailsHEART – Royal Flush Tour 2025
03/31
KeyBank Center
Legendary rock band HEART today announced a run of rescheduled dates for 2025 following their triumphant Spring performances. The band…
DetailsDisturbed: The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour
04/04
KeyBank Center
This tour, produced by Live Nation, celebrates 25 years of Disturbed’s seminal debut album which launched the band into public…
DetailsBuffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
04/05
KeyBank Center
$43+
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center.
DetailsThe Traveling Milburys
04/05
Babeville
Hits from The Wilbury’s plus the songs that made each member a rock legend.
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